Durian

A durian or durion is a big fruit with a strong smell that smells like flowers and a hard shell with soft thorns. Its flavour is loved by some people, especially in Southeast Asia, where people call it the "King of Fruits". Many hotels and public transportation systems do not let people carry durians because of the strong smell, which many people find unpleasant.

Durio
Scientific classification
Unrecognized taxon (fix):	Durioneae
Genus:	Durio L.
Type species
Durio zibethinus L.
Species
There are currently 30 recognised species (see the List of Durio species)
Synonyms
Lahia Hassk.

There are many different kinds of durian that are priced differently depending on people's preferences.

Appearance

The fruit can grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and usually weighs one to three kg (2 to 7 lb).

Durian is a tropical fruit. It grows only in humid, hot places. The flesh is used for many dishes in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.

Durian Media

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  From left to right: Opened fruits of Durio kutejensis, Durio oxleyanus and an orange-flesh form of Durio graveolens.

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  Durians for sale in Magsaysay Park, Davao City, Philippines

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  A durian vendor in Malaysia

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  Sign forbidding durians in Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit

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  Sliced deep-fried durian in packages at a market in Thailand

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  The fruit is covered in sharp thorns, capable of drawing blood.

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  Singapore's Esplanade building, nicknamed "the Durian".

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  The flowers are usually closed during the daytime.

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  Juvenile tree, Malaysia. Mature specimens can grow up to 50 metres (160 feet).